Einkorn Grain

Einkorn or triticum monococcum, is said to be the original wheat, developed by farmers in the Middle East over 20,000 years ago. It became a diet staple across the Mediterranean because of its ability to survive on poor soils where other species of wheat fail. The crops eventually disappeared from fields in Roman times when other varieties of wheat became popular due to their bigger yield and easier processing.

In 2008 Doves Farm began a collaborative project to establish the production of Einkorn products in the UK. Using Einkorn seed provided by an Agricultural Research Institute the grain has been multiplied up in successive growing seasons.

Einkorn grows on tall stalks which are distinguished by their short, flat, two row seed head which enclose small grains in an inedible husk. After harvest we remove the husk and mill the whole grain into soft golden flour on our millstones.

Einkorn flour is golden in colour and has a very distinct taste; it makes great rustic pizza bases and breads and is good in biscuits.

Doves Farm Einkorn Flour is available to buy in retail packs as well as industrial sacks, and the grain is available special order from our sales team.